CVE-2026-44048
Stack buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset()
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44048
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c |
Solution
- Update Netatalk to version 4.4.3 or later.
- Apply the patch provided by the vendor.
- Restart the Netatalk service after updating.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44048.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44048 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44048
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CVE Modified by 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description In Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2, stack buffer overflow via ucs-2 type confusion in convert_charset(). Fixed in 4.4.3. A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. -
New CVE Received by 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2, stack buffer overflow via ucs-2 type confusion in convert_charset(). Fixed in 4.4.3. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44048